International Issue Submissions
Friday, October 10, 2025
Niger Stakeholder Report for the United Nations Universal Periodic Review: The Death Penalty
Monday, September 29, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Kuwait - Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls (CFI) - Death Penalty - July 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Saint Kitts and Nevis - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - July 2025
 3.svg "Micronesia (Federated States of) Flag")
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Micronesia, Federated States of - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - July 2025
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Iraq - Compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child - Death Penalty - April 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025
United States of America - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - April 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025
United States of America - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - April 2025
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Friday, April 4, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
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Monday, March 31, 2025
South Korea - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Death Penalty - March 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Sudan - African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights - Death Penalty - February 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Zimbabwe - Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Treaty - Death Penalty - February 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Kenya - Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Death Penalty - January 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Pakistan - Committee Against Torture - Suggested List of Issues - Death Penalty - January 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Belize - Committee on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Death Penalty - January 2025
Friday, December 6, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Malaysia - Compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child - Death Penalty - November 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - October 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Iran - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Death Penalty - July 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Iraq - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Death Penalty - July 2024
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Iran - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Death Penalty - May 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
Libya - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Death Penalty - April 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
Kuwait - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Death Penalty - April 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
Malaysia - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Death Penalty - April 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Oman - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Death Penalty - January 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Niger - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Death Penalty - January 2024
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Islamic Republic of Iran - Human Rights Committee - Death Penalty - September 2023
Monday, September 11, 2023
Monday, September 11, 2023
Monday, September 11, 2023
Monday, August 28, 2023
Qatar - Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights - Death Penalty - August 2023
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Monday, August 28, 2023
Palestine - Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights - Death Penalty - August 2023
Monday, August 7, 2023
![[ai] The national flag of Belize featuring a blue background with red stripes at the top and bottom. In the center, there is a circular seal depicting two woodcutters holding tools, surrounded by greenery and a white border.](/Res/250/belize-26997_1280 7.png "[ai] The national flag of Belize featuring a blue background with red stripes at the top and bottom. In the center, there is a circular seal depicting two woodcutters holding tools, surrounded by greenery and a white border.")
![[ai] The flag of Nigeria featuring three vertical stripes: two green stripes on the sides and a white stripe in the center.](/Res/250/nigeria-162376_1280 8.jpg "[ai] The flag of Nigeria featuring three vertical stripes: two green stripes on the sides and a white stripe in the center.")
![[ai] The national flag of Saudi Arabia featuring a green background with white Arabic text that reads the Shahada and a white sword below it.](/Res/250/saudi-arabia-162413_1280 7.png "[ai] The national flag of Saudi Arabia featuring a green background with white Arabic text that reads the Shahada and a white sword below it.")
![[ai] The flag of Jamaica featuring a diagonal yellow cross that divides a black field at the top and bottom and a green field in the center.](/Res/250/jamaica 7.png "[ai] The flag of Jamaica featuring a diagonal yellow cross that divides a black field at the top and bottom and a green field in the center.")
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Jamaica - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - Death Penalty - May 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
![[ai] The flag of Belize features a blue background with red horizontal stripes on the top and bottom. The central emblem displays two men, one holding an axe and the other a paddle, with a shield containing tools and a tree.](/Res/250/belize-g5e7c248a3_640 6.png "[ai] The flag of Belize features a blue background with red horizontal stripes on the top and bottom. The central emblem displays two men, one holding an axe and the other a paddle, with a shield containing tools and a tree.")
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
![[ai] The flag of Bangladesh featuring a green field with a large red circle slightly off-center to the left.](/Res/250/bangladesh-g20428be58_640 6.png "[ai] The flag of Bangladesh featuring a green field with a large red circle slightly off-center to the left.")
![[ai] The flag of Russia featuring three horizontal stripes: white on the top, blue in the middle, and red on the bottom.](/Res/250/russia-gaaf062fd5_640 8.png "[ai] The flag of Russia featuring three horizontal stripes: white on the top, blue in the middle, and red on the bottom.")
Monday, January 30, 2023
Egypt - The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - Death Penalty - January 30
Monday, January 30, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
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Monday, January 30, 2023
Zambia - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: The Death Penalty - January 2023
Monday, January 23, 2023
Monday, January 16, 2023
Yemen - the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Death Penalty - January 2023
Monday, January 9, 2023
Monday, January 9, 2023
Monday, January 9, 2023
Monday, January 9, 2023
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
![[ai] A document titled 'Moratorium resolution' discussing the relationship between human rights and sovereignty. It summarizes Singapore's proposal to amend the death penalty resolution and outlines the UN Charter's principles regarding sovereign equality.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2022-11-11 at 10.16.02 AM 6.png "[ai] A document titled 'Moratorium resolution' discussing the relationship between human rights and sovereignty. It summarizes Singapore's proposal to amend the death penalty resolution and outlines the UN Charter's principles regarding sovereign equality.")
Monday, October 3, 2022
Monday, October 3, 2022
Uganda - Committee Against Torture - Alternative Report Relating to the Death Penalty - October 2022
![[ai] A simple flag featuring a light blue background with a single white five-pointed star in the center.](/Res/250/somalia 7.jpeg "[ai] A simple flag featuring a light blue background with a single white five-pointed star in the center.")
Monday, October 3, 2022
Monday, September 12, 2022
Monday, August 15, 2022
Monday, August 15, 2022
Monday, August 15, 2022
Friday, July 22, 2022
Japan - Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Death penalty - July 2022
Monday, June 6, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
Cameroon - Committee to Eliminate Racial Discrimination - Death Penalty - March 2020
Singapore, Iran, Japan - OHCHR Call for Inputs about the Death Penalty - March 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
Friday, February 11, 2022
Lebanon - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Death Penalty
Monday, January 31, 2022
Malawi - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Death Penalty - January 2022
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Uganda - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Death Penalty - January 2022
Monday, October 11, 2021
Monday, September 20, 2021
Monday, September 20, 2021
Monday, September 20, 2021
Monday, September 20, 2021
Monday, September 20, 2021
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Antigua and Barbuda - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - March 2021
![[ai] The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines featuring a central yellow field with three green diamonds arranged in a V shape, bordered by blue on the left and green on the right.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 4.48.58 PM 7.png "[ai] The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines featuring a central yellow field with three green diamonds arranged in a V shape, bordered by blue on the left and green on the right.")
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - March 2021
![[ai] The national flag of Sudan, featuring three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with a green triangle on the left side.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.25.25 AM 6.png "[ai] The national flag of Sudan, featuring three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with a green triangle on the left side.")
![[ai] The flag of Tajikistan features three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the white stripe, there is a golden crown surrounded by seven stars.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.34.36 AM 6.png "[ai] The flag of Tajikistan features three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the white stripe, there is a golden crown surrounded by seven stars.")
![[ai] The flag of Tanzania featuring diagonal stripes of green, black, yellow, and blue. The green and blue stripes appear at the top and bottom, while the black stripe runs through the center with yellow borders.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.38.17 AM 7.png "[ai] The flag of Tanzania featuring diagonal stripes of green, black, yellow, and blue. The green and blue stripes appear at the top and bottom, while the black stripe runs through the center with yellow borders.")
![[ai] The flag of Trinidad and Tobago features a red background with a bold black diagonal stripe bordered by white stripes.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.44.04 AM 6.png "[ai] The flag of Trinidad and Tobago features a red background with a bold black diagonal stripe bordered by white stripes.")
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - March 2021
![[ai] The flag of Tanzania features diagonal stripes of green, black, yellow, and blue. The top half is green, with a black diagonal stripe bordered by yellow, and the bottom half is blue.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.38.17 AM 2 6.png "[ai] The flag of Tanzania features diagonal stripes of green, black, yellow, and blue. The top half is green, with a black diagonal stripe bordered by yellow, and the bottom half is blue.")
![[ai] Flag of Sierra Leone featuring three horizontal stripes: green at the top, white in the middle, and blue at the bottom.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 6.16.48 PM 7.png "[ai] Flag of Sierra Leone featuring three horizontal stripes: green at the top, white in the middle, and blue at the bottom.")
![[ai] The flag of Singapore features a red field with a white horizontal stripe at the bottom. A white crescent moon is positioned on the left, with five white stars arranged in a circle.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 6.27.17 PM 6.png "[ai] The flag of Singapore features a red field with a white horizontal stripe at the bottom. A white crescent moon is positioned on the left, with five white stars arranged in a circle.")
![[ai] A flag featuring a light blue background with a white five-pointed star centered in the middle.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 7.27.13 PM 6.png "[ai] A flag featuring a light blue background with a white five-pointed star centered in the middle.")
Monday, August 17, 2020
Ethiopia - Human Rights Committee (List of Issues) - Death Penalty - August 2020
![[ai] The flag of Zimbabwe features horizontal stripes of green, yellow, red, and black. It has a white triangle on the left side containing a red star with a yellow bird atop a yellow crown.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-05 at 2.29.11 PM 5.png "[ai] The flag of Zimbabwe features horizontal stripes of green, yellow, red, and black. It has a white triangle on the left side containing a red star with a yellow bird atop a yellow crown.")
Monday, August 17, 2020
Zambia - Human Rights Committee (List of Issues) - Death Penalty - August 2020
![[ai] The flag of Libya featuring horizontal stripes of red, black, and green, with a white crescent and star centered on the black stripe.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 2.25.14 PM 5.png "[ai] The flag of Libya featuring horizontal stripes of red, black, and green, with a white crescent and star centered on the black stripe.")
![[ai] The national flag of Maldives featuring a green rectangle in the center, with a white crescent moon, and bordered by red on the top and bottom.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 12.47.03 PM 6.png "[ai] The national flag of Maldives featuring a green rectangle in the center, with a white crescent moon, and bordered by red on the top and bottom.")
![[ai] The national flag of Syria features three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle with two green stars, and black at the bottom.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.30.26 AM 6.png "[ai] The national flag of Syria features three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle with two green stars, and black at the bottom.")
Monday, August 17, 2020
Syrian Arab Republic - Human Rights Committee (LOIPR) - Death Penalty - August 2020
![[ai] The national flag of Lebanon featuring two horizontal red stripes at the top and bottom, with a central white stripe. In the white stripe, there is a green cedar tree, representing resilience.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 2.24.32 PM 9.png "[ai] The national flag of Lebanon featuring two horizontal red stripes at the top and bottom, with a central white stripe. In the white stripe, there is a green cedar tree, representing resilience.")
![[ai] The national flag of Myanmar featuring horizontal stripes of yellow, green, and red with a white five-pointed star in the center.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 2.28.17 PM 6.png "[ai] The national flag of Myanmar featuring horizontal stripes of yellow, green, and red with a white five-pointed star in the center.")
![[ai] The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis features a diagonal black stripe with two white stars, bordered by yellow and flanked by green and red sections.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 4.33.43 PM 7.png "[ai] The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis features a diagonal black stripe with two white stars, bordered by yellow and flanked by green and red sections.")
![[ai] The flag of Saint Lucia features a blue background with a stylized white and black triangle representing a piton, with a golden triangle at the bottom. The design emphasizes the island's geographical features.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 4.42.05 PM 7.png "[ai] The flag of Saint Lucia features a blue background with a stylized white and black triangle representing a piton, with a golden triangle at the bottom. The design emphasizes the island's geographical features.")
![[ai] The national flag of Iraq, featuring horizontal bands of red, white, and black with Arabic text in green that reads "Allahu Akbar" centered in the white band.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.35.09 PM 2 7.png "[ai] The national flag of Iraq, featuring horizontal bands of red, white, and black with Arabic text in green that reads \"Allahu Akbar\" centered in the white band.")
Monday, June 15, 2020
Indonesia - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Death Penalty - June 2020
![[ai] The flag of South Sudan featuring blue, black, red, and green horizontal stripes, a blue triangle with a yellow star on the left side.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 8.15.53 PM 7.png "[ai] The flag of South Sudan featuring blue, black, red, and green horizontal stripes, a blue triangle with a yellow star on the left side.")
![[ai] The national flag of Iran featuring three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red. A red emblem with a stylized representation of a tulip and the word "Allah" in the center of the white stripe. Traditional Persian designs are along the top and bottom.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.19.55 PM 11.png "[ai] The national flag of Iran featuring three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red. A red emblem with a stylized representation of a tulip and the word \"Allah\" in the center of the white stripe. Traditional Persian designs are along the top and bottom.")
![[ai] The national flag of Iraq featuring three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle, and black at the bottom. In the center, there is green Arabic text that reads 'Allahu Akbar'.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.35.09 PM 3 5.png "[ai] The national flag of Iraq featuring three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle, and black at the bottom. In the center, there is green Arabic text that reads 'Allahu Akbar'.")
![[ai] Document titled "Response to the OHCHR Call for Inputs about the Death Penalty," submitted by The Advocates for Human Rights and The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, dated 31 March 2020. It discusses capital punishment and protections for individuals facing the death penalty.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2022-03-21 at 11.43.02 AM 7.png "[ai] Document titled \"Response to the OHCHR Call for Inputs about the Death Penalty,\" submitted by The Advocates for Human Rights and The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, dated 31 March 2020. It discusses capital punishment and protections for individuals facing the death penalty.")
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Viet Nam - CRC - Rights of Children Whose Parents are Sentenced to Death or Executed - March 2020
![[ai] The flag of Kuwait, featuring three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red, with a black trapezium on the left side.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 12.04.20 PM 6.png "[ai] The flag of Kuwait, featuring three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red, with a black trapezium on the left side.")
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Kuwait - CRC - Rights of Children of parents who are sentenced to death or executed - March 2020
![[ai] Flag of Dominica featuring a green background with a red circle in the center. Inside the circle is a purple parrot, surrounded by ten green stars. Horizontal black and yellow cross patterns extend across the flag.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 10.27.21 PM 5.png "[ai] Flag of Dominica featuring a green background with a red circle in the center. Inside the circle is a purple parrot, surrounded by ten green stars. Horizontal black and yellow cross patterns extend across the flag.")
![[ai] The flag of Tunisia features a red background with a central white circle containing a red crescent and a five-pointed star.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.48.46 AM 2 7.png "[ai] The flag of Tunisia features a red background with a central white circle containing a red crescent and a five-pointed star.")
![[ai] The flag of the Philippines featuring a horizontal bicolor design of blue on top and red below, with a white triangle on the left containing a yellow sun and three small yellow stars.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 3.30.34 PM 7.png "[ai] The flag of the Philippines featuring a horizontal bicolor design of blue on top and red below, with a white triangle on the left containing a yellow sun and three small yellow stars.")
Monday, January 13, 2020
Philippines - Human Rights Committee (List of Issues) - Death Penalty - January 2020
![[ai] The national flag of the Maldives featuring a green rectangle in the center, bordered by red, with a white crescent moon in the foreground.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 12.47.03 PM 2 5.png "[ai] The national flag of the Maldives featuring a green rectangle in the center, bordered by red, with a white crescent moon in the foreground.")
Monday, September 30, 2019
![[ai] The flag of South Korea, featuring a white background with a red and blue yin-yang symbol in the center, flanked by four black trigrams in each corner.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 8.07.11 PM 6.png "[ai] The flag of South Korea, featuring a white background with a red and blue yin-yang symbol in the center, flanked by four black trigrams in each corner.")
Thursday, August 15, 2019
South Korea - CRC - Rights of Children of Parents Sentenced to Death - August 2019
![[ai] The national flag of Tunisia featuring a red background with a white circle containing a crescent and a five-pointed star, both in red.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.48.46 AM 3 6.png "[ai] The national flag of Tunisia featuring a red background with a white circle containing a crescent and a five-pointed star, both in red.")
Monday, July 1, 2019
Tunisia - CRC - Rights of Children of Parents Sentenced to Death or Executed - July 2019
![[ai] The flag of Turkey featuring a red background with a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 12.44.42 PM 2 6.png "[ai] The flag of Turkey featuring a red background with a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star.")
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Egypt - African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights - Death Penalty - March 2019
![[ai] The national flag of Egypt featuring three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle with a golden eagle of Saladin, and black at the bottom.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-04-12 at 2.19.53 PM 6.png "[ai] The national flag of Egypt featuring three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle with a golden eagle of Saladin, and black at the bottom.")
Friday, March 1, 2019
Gambia - African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights - Death Penalty - March 2019
![[ai] The national flag of Iran featuring three horizontal stripes in green, white, and red, with a red emblem of a stylized tulip and the word 'Allah' written in repeating patterns along the edges.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.19.55 PM 5 7.png "[ai] The national flag of Iran featuring three horizontal stripes in green, white, and red, with a red emblem of a stylized tulip and the word 'Allah' written in repeating patterns along the edges.")
![[ai] The flag of Iraq featuring three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black. The white stripe contains the Arabic phrase "الله أكبر" (Allahu Akbar) in green lettering.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.35.09 PM 4 5.png "[ai] The flag of Iraq featuring three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black. The white stripe contains the Arabic phrase \"الله أكبر\" (Allahu Akbar) in green lettering.")
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![[ai] The national flag of Qatar, featuring a maroon field with a white serrated band along the left side.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 3.40.35 PM 5.png "[ai] The national flag of Qatar, featuring a maroon field with a white serrated band along the left side.")
![[ai] Flag of Jordan featuring a red triangle with a white star, black, white, and green horizontal stripes.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 2.00.42 PM 6.png "[ai] Flag of Jordan featuring a red triangle with a white star, black, white, and green horizontal stripes.")
![[ai] The flag of Nigeria, featuring three vertical stripes: two green stripes on the left and right sides, with a white stripe in the center.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 3.29.13 PM 6.png "[ai] The flag of Nigeria, featuring three vertical stripes: two green stripes on the left and right sides, with a white stripe in the center.")
![[ai] The national flag of Iran consisting of three horizontal stripes: green on top, white in the middle featuring a red emblem, and red at the bottom. The flag includes decorative patterns along the borders.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.19.55 PM 6 7.png "[ai] The national flag of Iran consisting of three horizontal stripes: green on top, white in the middle featuring a red emblem, and red at the bottom. The flag includes decorative patterns along the borders.")
![[ai] The flag of Guatemala, featuring blue vertical stripes on each side with a central white stripe. In the center, there is a coat of arms depicting a quetzal bird atop a scroll with the text 'Libertad 15 de Septiembre de 1821' surrounded by laurel and olive branches.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-06 at 12.44.15 PM 3 5.png "[ai] The flag of Guatemala, featuring blue vertical stripes on each side with a central white stripe. In the center, there is a coat of arms depicting a quetzal bird atop a scroll with the text 'Libertad 15 de Septiembre de 1821' surrounded by laurel and olive branches.")
![[ai] The national flag of Lebanon featuring a red stripe at the top and bottom, with a white middle section that displays a green cedar tree.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 2.24.32 PM 2 6.png "[ai] The national flag of Lebanon featuring a red stripe at the top and bottom, with a white middle section that displays a green cedar tree.")
![[ai] A flag featuring a yellow lion holding a sword, set against a maroon background with decorative patterns. The lion is positioned to the left, showcasing its mane and fierce stance.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-26 at 11.21.32 AM 6.png "[ai] A flag featuring a yellow lion holding a sword, set against a maroon background with decorative patterns. The lion is positioned to the left, showcasing its mane and fierce stance.")
![[ai] The national flag of Iran featuring three horizontal stripes: green at the top, white in the middle, and red at the bottom. The center displays a red emblem and decorative borders with Persian script.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.19.55 PM 7 7.png "[ai] The national flag of Iran featuring three horizontal stripes: green at the top, white in the middle, and red at the bottom. The center displays a red emblem and decorative borders with Persian script.")
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Iran - Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Death Penalty - February 2017
![[ai] The national flag of South Sudan featuring a blue triangle with a yellow star, and horizontal stripes of black, red, white, and green.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 8.15.53 PM 2 6.png "[ai] The national flag of South Sudan featuring a blue triangle with a yellow star, and horizontal stripes of black, red, white, and green.")
![[ai] The flag of Jamaica features a diagonal yellow cross that intersects a black and green field, with black triangles on the left and right sides and green triangles on the top and bottom.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.50.40 PM 2 7.png "[ai] The flag of Jamaica features a diagonal yellow cross that intersects a black and green field, with black triangles on the left and right sides and green triangles on the top and bottom.")
Friday, January 1, 2016
Jamaica - Human Rights Committee (List of Issues) - Death Penalty - January 2016
![[ai] The flag of Lebanon featuring a vertical white stripe in the center flanked by two red stripes. A green cedar tree is positioned in the white stripe.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 2.24.32 PM 3 6.png "[ai] The flag of Lebanon featuring a vertical white stripe in the center flanked by two red stripes. A green cedar tree is positioned in the white stripe.")
![[ai] The flag of Mauritania featuring a green field with a yellow crescent and a five-pointed star at the center, bordered by red stripes on the top and bottom.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 1.15.43 PM 5.png "[ai] The flag of Mauritania featuring a green field with a yellow crescent and a five-pointed star at the center, bordered by red stripes on the top and bottom.")
![[ai] The national flag of Iran featuring three horizontal stripes in green, white, and red, with a red emblem resembling a stylized tulip and a Quranic inscription at the top and bottom in white.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.19.55 PM 8 6.png "[ai] The national flag of Iran featuring three horizontal stripes in green, white, and red, with a red emblem resembling a stylized tulip and a Quranic inscription at the top and bottom in white.")
![[ai] The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis features a diagonal black stripe with two white stars, flanked by green and red triangular sections separated by yellow stripes.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 4.33.43 PM 2 6.png "[ai] The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis features a diagonal black stripe with two white stars, flanked by green and red triangular sections separated by yellow stripes.")
![[ai] The flag of Saint Lucia featuring a blue background, a stylized white triangle flanked by black, and a yellow triangle at the base.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 4.42.05 PM 2 6.png "[ai] The flag of Saint Lucia featuring a blue background, a stylized white triangle flanked by black, and a yellow triangle at the base.")
![[ai] The flag of Russia featuring three horizontal stripes: white at the top, blue in the middle, and red at the bottom.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 3.52.17 PM 8 5.png "[ai] The flag of Russia featuring three horizontal stripes: white at the top, blue in the middle, and red at the bottom.")
Monday, February 2, 2015
Russian Federation - Human Rights Committee - Death Penalty - February 2015
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![[ai] The national flag of Iran, featuring three horizontal stripes in green, white, and red. The middle white stripe contains a red emblem of a stylized lion and sun, bordered by decorative text patterns in green and red.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.19.55 PM 2 7.png "[ai] The national flag of Iran, featuring three horizontal stripes in green, white, and red. The middle white stripe contains a red emblem of a stylized lion and sun, bordered by decorative text patterns in green and red.")
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![[ai] The flag of Malawi featuring three horizontal stripes: black at the top, red in the middle, and green at the bottom. A red sun with 16 rays is displayed on the black stripe.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-25 at 12.45.40 PM 2 5.png "[ai] The flag of Malawi featuring three horizontal stripes: black at the top, red in the middle, and green at the bottom. A red sun with 16 rays is displayed on the black stripe.")
Monday, September 1, 2014
Malawi - African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights - Death Penalty - September 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Japan - Human Rights Committee - Prison Conditions and Death Penalty - July 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
United States - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Death Penalty - July 2014
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
![[ai] The national flag of Iran, consisting of three horizontal bands of green, white, and red, with a red emblem featuring a stylized representation of a tulip and the word 'God' in Islamic script in the center.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-06-22 at 1.19.55 PM 4 8.png "[ai] The national flag of Iran, consisting of three horizontal bands of green, white, and red, with a red emblem featuring a stylized representation of a tulip and the word 'God' in Islamic script in the center.")
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Friday, December 5, 2025
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No Longer Invisible: UN Shines a Spotlight on the Reality of Women Sentenced to Death
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Thursday, September 18, 2025
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World’s Top Executioner: Unmasking the Truth About China’s Death Row
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
In Brief
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
In Brief
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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The Advocates in Geneva: Highlights from the 49th Spring Session of the UPR
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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The Advocates Condemns Harmful Day One Announcements from the Trump Administration
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Recent Death Penalty Abolition Victories at the UN (Updated)
Thursday, January 2, 2025
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Monday, December 23, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
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Monday, September 9, 2024
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2024 Oral Statements to the Human Rights Council on the Outcomes of the UPR
Monday, August 26, 2024
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Death Penalty, U.S. Human Rights Record Take Center Stage in Geneva
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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On the Ground in Geneva: International Advocacy for Local Change
Monday, February 27, 2023
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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Ensure African States Don’t Flout Court Judgment Striking Down Mandatory Death Penalty Laws
Thursday, March 18, 2021
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High Hopes for Substantial Progress on the Death Penalty Tempered by Mild Rhetoric
Monday, February 22, 2021
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Research Discredits Claims That the Death Penalty Deters Crime
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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The Advocates condemns the outgoing administration’s killing spree
Friday, January 8, 2021
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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights calls on U.S. to stay executions
Monday, December 7, 2020
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Establishing the Death Penalty for Rape in Bangladesh Does Little to Protect Victims
Friday, November 6, 2020
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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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Friday, April 24, 2020
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Ramos Decision Brings Attention to International Human Rights Standards in Death Penalty Cases
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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Bringing movement to end the arbitrary death penalty to U.S. Supreme Court
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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The Rights of Children Whose Parents Are Sentenced to Death - The Case of Tunisia
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Capital punishment: victims and their families deserve better
Friday, April 26, 2019
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Puerto Rico and the Federal Death Penalty: A Legacy of Colonial Paternalism
Monday, October 22, 2018
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Dignity for All: World Day Against the Death Penalty highlights detention conditions on death row
Monday, January 8, 2018
Profile
What’s it like to be an Advocate for Human Rights? An interview with Amy Bergquist
Friday, December 29, 2017
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Friday, December 15, 2017
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Lobbying against the death penalty packs a big punch at Japan's UPR
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
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Young artists share their vision for a world without the death penalty
Monday, October 9, 2017
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
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Lives on the Line: Will Supreme Court Hold U.S. Accountable for the Death Penalty?
